Trip Advisor, the world’s largest travel website, has named Cuban capital Havana as the number one Destination on the Rise in 2013.

The 2013 Travellers’ Choice  Awards for Destinations on the Rise highlight 54 spots globally that have seen the greatest increase in positive traveller feedback and traveller interest, year over year.

In Europe, the beach town of Corralejo in the Canary Islands claimed top spot, ahead of Porto and Krakow, Poland.

“A really diverse mix of destinations have caught the eye this past year – from the amazing history and culture of cities like Havana and Kathmandu, through to the sunny beaches of Fortaleza in Brazil – it is clear that travellers’ horizons are expanding all the time,” said Trip Advisor spokesman James Kay.

“In Europe, destinations as far north as Helsinki and as far south as Corralejo in the Canary Islands, have been able to bolster their reputation among travellers and attract new visitors.”

Top 10 Destinations on the Rise in the World

1. Havana, Cuba
2. La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica
3. Kathmandu, Nepal
4. Jerusalem, Israel
5. Cusco, Peru
6. Ambergris Caye, Belize
7. Sapporo, Japan
8. Hanoi, Vietnam
9. Corralejo, Spain
10. Fortaleza, Brazil

Top 10 Destinations on the Rise in Europe

1. Corralejo, Spain
2. Porto, Portugal
3. Krakow, Poland
4. Goreme, Turkey
5. Helsinki, Finland
6. Bucharest, Romania
7. Palermo, Italy
8. Oslo, Norway
9. Zurich, Switzerland

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